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Technology based entrepreneurship development programme 2021

RFRI organised Training on establishment of food

processing unit at Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship

Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (Assam) organised a Technology based

entrepreneurship development programme which was conducted at Indian Institute of

Entrepreneurship from 08th

to 20th

November 2021 for twelve days on ‘ Establishment of

Food Processing Unit’. The training programme was funded by National Mission on

Himalayan Studies(NMHS) under the project ‘Improving the traditional homestead to a viable

agroforestry system for biodiversity conservation and inclusive growth of Khampti tribe of

Namsai District, Arunachal Pradesh. Ten participants from Namsai district attended the

training. Mr. Prasanta Goswami, Course Director of the programme inaugurated the training

on 08th

November, 2021. Dr. Bhaskarjyoti Saud, Project Head sensitized the participants on

various ‘Food Processing Techniques’ and requirements for establishing a processing unit.

During the training a number of food processing equipments and machinery were

demonstrated and hands-on training performed under the guidance of Mrs. Malamoni

Hazarika, an entrepreneur cum master trainer and Rupam Das, Project executive, of IIE. A

few recipes were prepared such as Juice, Pickle, Jam, Jelly and Chutney under their guidance.

Classes on personal hygiene, Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), various

food processing techniques, packaging methods and online marketing, etc. were held from

time to time. Mr. Deepankar Bhattacharya, a professional motivational speaker was invited for

an encouraging speech to boost confidence among the trainees for their upcoming future in

this sector. Mr. Pankaj Sharma, employee of IIE specialised in licensing matters described

about licensing matters required for establishment of food processing unit. The way of

establishing online commerce platform to facilitate the sales of various marketable products

globally was taught by Syed. Mohsin Raza, who is a software developer by profession

working as consultant in DIGITAL MEDIA EDUCATOR. An exposure visit to the trainees

was also conducted to a cottage industry owned by Mrs Malamoni Hazarika of Basisthachal,

Ganesh Nagar, Guwahati by IIE to understand the working atmosphere, avenue and overall

functioning of a MSME food processing unit. Towards the end of the course Mr. Biraj Das

and his student Mr. Neeraj Das of IIE illustrated the correct way to prepare a Detailed Project

Report (DPR) for availing loan from bank. Lastly, a hands-on training was organised to help

the trainees to acquire necessary skills and be able to establish their own food processing unit.

Certificates were distributed in presence of Project Head, Dr. Bhaskarjyoti Saud, Project Lead

Mrs. Ruchira Chaudhary, Mrs. Malamoni Hazarika and Project Executive Mr. Rupam Das.

Dr. Prosanta Hazarika, Principal Investigator of the project offered thanks to the Director, IIE,

Dr. Saud, Mrs. Ruchira Chaudhary the trainees and master trainers on behalf of Director

RFRI, Jorhat.


Overview of the Institute

Sculpture at the entrance of IIE


Introductory session of the training by Mrs. Malamoni Hazarika

Demonstration of selection of Raw materials


Herbal tea made by Mr. Rupam Das during tea break

Demonstration of selection of proper spices to be used


Group photo with master trainer Mrs. Malamoni Hazarika, Rupam Das and other staff, IIE

Hands-on training on peeling of Indian Pomelo


Demonstration of correct way to operate juicer cum pulper

Mixing of other ingredients to the final Ready to Serve(RTS) juice product


Final RTS juice

Demonstration of Peeling and cutting techniques


Demonstration of correct use of pulper

Hands-on training to master cutting skills


Group discussion

Random recipe chart displaying preparation of Pineapple juice and Mixed pickle


Demonstration of proper bottle filling technique

Preparation of raw materials for next recipe


Chopped Dillenia Indica ready to be pickled

Cutting of Kiwi for Jam and Pickle preparation


Ready Kiwi pickle

Group photo with Mr. Deepankar Bhattacharya


Syed Mohsin Raza delivering his lecture

Group photo with Syed Mohsin Raza


Preparation of Pineapple for pickling

Preparation of Pineapple for pickling by trainee


Preparation of raw Papaya for Jelly preparation

Display of prepared products


Preparation of Tomato for sauce preparation

Cooking of Tomato sauce


Exposure visit to Kamdhenu Industries at Basisthachal, Guwahati- 781029

Few products of Kamdhenu Industry


Storage room of Kamdhenu Industry

Group photo with Mr. Pankaj Sharma


Readied Kiwi pickle

Readied Dillenia Indica pickle


Readied Papaya Jelly

Certificate distribution programme


Distribution of certficate to the trainees by Dr B.J Saud

Certificate presented to a trainee by Malamaoni Hazarika, Master Trainer


Group photo with Dr. Saud, Mrs. Malamoni Hazarika and Mr. Rupam Das

List of trainee participants

Sl No. Name Contact number

1 Chow Seng Manlong 8787767406

2 Yudhistir Deori 7085723030

3 Nang Chetjawa Mannow 6901107801

4 Nang Tongsa Singkai(Mein) 9863184120

5 Nang Akhon Maio 8837291364

6 Nang Swathi Mannow 8731065656

7 Chow Shaching Thaumoung 6909428905

8 Nang Monusha Munglang 9366793600

9 Nishant Jyoti Saikia 8876988004

10 Sunit Deori 9366308387

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